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THE THICK AND THIN OF EARWAX
The old saying is true you should never put anything smaller
than your elbow in your ear. That means you, Q-tip users.
They are doing you more harm than good.
A small amount of wax in your ears is healthy.It has antibacterial
and antifungal properties, and your canals are basically self-
cleaning. Old wax is pushed out of your ear with new skin
growth, so anything like Q-tips or cloths just push most of the
wax further in. There are several reasons why certain people
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M.Sc., Au.D., Aud(C) Audiologist
build up wax more quickly than others. These reasons include:
Q-tip use: The Q-tip may bring some wax out, but most of it
is pushed further in where it dries and becomes more dificult
to remove
Small ear canals: A narrow canal will ill up more quickly
Hearing aids: Though necessary, hearing aids can prevent
wax from fully working its way out of the canal, so hearing
aid wearers often need regular checks of their ears by their
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audiologist
M.Sc., Aud(C) Audiologist
The
Specialists
.Genetics: Some people simply produce wax at a much faster
rate than others
If you are prone to wax build ups, you may need regular
checkups to monitor for and remove excess wax. One of our
certified audiologists can help by making recommendations for
wax blockage prevention and, when necessary, by performing
wax removal. For more information or to book an appointment
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with one of our certified audiologist, contact our clinic today.
www.hearingspecialists.ca
Upper Tantallon 902-826-9712. Elmsdale 902-883-9562. Chester 1-844-504-9296